Flights from Birmingham to Tenerife
Birmingham Airport to Canary Islands
Birmingham International is the UK’s sixth largest airport and gateway to 400 worldwide destinations. The airport underwent a £40 million upgrade to its terminal in 2000 which saw the construction of a two-storey arrivals concourse linking its two terminals, which has contributed to its success as a world-class facility. In 2007 it handled a passenger total of 8.2 million people, making it one of the fastest growing airports in the UK. Also lying in a central location for the UK motorway network, it is one of the most easily accessible airports in Britain with excellent onward connections to the national rail network. If you are looking for cheap flights from Birmingham to Tenerife, there are many options available with low budget airlines. You can book flights from Birmingham to Tenerife with First Choice Airways, Monarch, Thomas Cook and Thomsonfly. Flights from Birmingham to Tenerife take just four and a half hours and all airlines operate several times a week. There are several ways to book flights from Birmingham to Tenerife including online, direct with the airline.
Profile of Birmingham
Now the UK’s second city and regional capital of the West Midlands, Birmingham historically played a pivotal role in Britain’s industrial revolution in the 19th century. The city rose to prominence thanks to its role in manufacturing, and although the engineering and automotive industries secured its place on the industrial map, Birmingham always had a hand in several activities, being aptly referred to as the City of a thousand trades. Its activities helped to place the city at the centre of the rail, road and canal network, linking it with the main towns and cities of the UK. Now better known for the city’s role in the service industry, Birmingham’s hard-working and cosmopolitan population have been key to its current success and are fiercely proud of their heritage. Previously considered a rather dull industrial town and something of a ‘concrete jungle’, its people now have something to be proud of. The city centre has entered the 21st century with an impressive facelift, including a multi-million pound retail and leisure complex and smart city living.
Tenerife South Reina Sofia Airport
There are two airports on the island of Tenerife, the airport serving the south of the island being Reina Sofia Airport. It was built as demand for flights increased during the European holiday package boom of the 1970s and from its inauguration in 1978 by Queen Sofia herself, the airport has gone on to handle a current figure of over 8.6 million passengers a year.
Parking facilities in and around Tenerife South Airport
The airport is well-equipped for parking with over 1,000 spaces for cars and buses. For easy pickups and drop-offs, 58 spaces have been designated for free 15-minute maximum stays. All short and long-term parking facilities are located across the road from the main terminal building, adjacent to the bus stops and taxi rank.
Airport distance from other notable surrounding locations
The airport is situated in an excellent location for onward journeys to the resorts of the south of the island. From its location 37.5 miles south of the capital Santa Cruz, it is just 11 miles to the popular resorts of Playa de las Americas and Los Cristianos and just 8 miles from the quieter resort of Las Galletas.
Transport links to Santa Cruz and other main centres on Tenerife
The airport is well connected with the surrounding areas, with regular local bus routes leaving just outside the Arrivals Hall to Santa Cruz, Puerto de la Cruz, Los Cristianos and Playa de las Americas. Passengers needing to make onward connections to North Tenerife Airport can also use the public buses here.
Conference and other business facilities at Tenerife South Airport
Tenerife South Reina Sofia Airport caters well for business travellers, providing two comfortable executive lounges - the Aena Lounge and the Teide Lounge, both of which are ideal for meetings and conferences. The airport’s separate function room has audiovisual equipment, but if a larger venue is required, the Cleopatra Palace Hotel has excellent facilities which can be hired for all business requirements.
Profile of the local area
The year-round sub-tropical climate, beautiful beaches and fantastic nightlife on the island of Tenerife have long made it a popular choice for year-round sunshine holidays. The terrain in the north of the island is largely fertile vegetation, in contrast with the arid south with its expanses of desert-like wilderness. The main tourist hotspots lie here, at the lively resorts of Playa de las Americas, Los Cristianos and the beaches of the Costa Adeje. Flights from Birmingham to Tenerife are ideal for anyone living in or close to the Midlands who wishes to take advantage of Tenerife’s year-round sunshine and enjoy a fun-packed or relaxing holiday.